Victor Chideme
Kariba
Summary
Results-oriented Human Resources Manager with extensive experience in management, customer service, and public relations. Proven track record in enhancing employee hiring, training, and retention through strategic relationship building. Strong problem-solving skills complemented by a deep understanding of business operations across diverse industries. Committed to leveraging HR expertise to foster a positive workplace culture and drive organizational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Padenga Holdings Limited
07.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Padenga, a public company listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of premium quality crocodilian skins, accounting for nearly 85% of the supply of Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) skins to high end luxury brands globally
- Policy Formulation
- Recruitment and Selection
- Performance Management
- Training and Development
- Succession Planning
- Compensation and Benefits Management
- Payroll Administration
- Compliance
- Industrial Relations Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Health, Safety and Environment
- Padenga, a public company listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of premium quality crocodilian skins, accounting for nearly 85% of the supply of Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) skins to high end luxury brands globally
Senior Human Resources Officer
Tiger Wheel & Tyre
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Tiger Wheel & Tyre is a leader in the tyre automotive industry and is a dominant force in Zimbabwe’s tyre industry bringing a unique retail experience to Zimbabwe
- Our fitment centres offer world class service, unparalleled expertise and a wide variety of wheel and tyre brands, all at affordable prices
- Manage and lead a collaborative recruiting team that can scale to the dynamic demands of a growing company
- Define consistent data-driven hiring metrics and goals
- Act as a key business partner to members of the company to improve the recruiting process
- Passionately drive results by thinking and acting quickly to ensure the long-term best interest of company objectives
- Stay connected to the competitive landscape, including trends in tech recruiting and compensation
- Tiger Wheel & Tyre is a leader in the tyre automotive industry and is a dominant force in Zimbabwe’s tyre industry bringing a unique retail experience to Zimbabwe
- Our fitment centres offer world class service, unparalleled expertise and a wide variety of wheel and tyre brands, all at affordable prices
Human Resources Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Legend Lounge (Private) Limited
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Manufacturers of leather lounge suites and recliners (a subsidiary of tv sales and home)
- Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
- Provide counselling on policies and procedures
- Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads, and managing the hiring process
- Create and implement effective onboarding plans
- Develop training and development programs
- Assist in performance management processes
- Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
- Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
- Manufacturers of leather lounge suites and recliners (a subsidiary of tv sales and home)
Human Resources Manager
Bravo Group Manufacturing Private Limited
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: With seven factories in south Africa and Zimbabwe as well as a well-established import programme, bravo group is home to many of south Africa and Africa’s most beloved brands in the lounge and bedding categories
- Implementation of HR Systems, Policies and Procedures
- Policy formulation
- Implementation of the Training and Staff Development program
- Recruitment and Selection
- Payroll processing using Belina
- Human Resource Reporting
- Employment Contract Management
- Monitors the Performance Dashboard
- Compensation and Reward Management
- Industrial Relations Management
- Change Management
- Health and Safety Management
- Procurement and stocking of staff uniforms
- Driving the Performance Management Process
- Succession Planning
- Maintenance of Personnel Files
- With seven factories in south Africa and Zimbabwe as well as a well-established import programme, bravo group is home to many of south Africa and Africa’s most beloved brands in the lounge and bedding categories
Senior Consultant
Distinctive Consulting Group
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: A Zimbabwean Business Consultancy Firm that specializes in Business, Strategy and Human Resource Consultancy Services
- Our core business is offering a wide range of strategic management and specialized Human Resource (Industrial Relations) solutions customized to meet differing and varying customer needs
- Industrial Relations
- Payroll
- Performance Management
- Training Management
- Motivation
- Organisational Development
- Culture Change
- Operations management
- Leadership
- Human Resources Management
- Policy review
- Litigation management
- Job Evaluation-Patterson System
- Proposal Writing
- Presentation Skills
- Job Description Writing
- Research
- Project Management
- A Zimbabwean Business Consultancy Firm that specializes in Business, Strategy and Human Resource Consultancy Services
- Our core business is offering a wide range of strategic management and specialized Human Resource (Industrial Relations) solutions customized to meet differing and varying customer needs
Human Resources Officer
Clyna Trading (Private) Limited
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: A company that has contracts with various local authorities across Zimbabwe and is the enforcement arm of these Councils in terms of road traffic regulations and pre-Paid parking
- Development, implementation and maintenance of sound and transparent Human Resource Policies and strategies and the effective delivery of human resource services
- A company that has contracts with various local authorities across Zimbabwe and is the enforcement arm of these Councils in terms of road traffic regulations and pre-Paid parking
Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Assistant, Graduate Trainee
Sport and Recreation Commission
09.2008 - 05.2016
- Assisted the HR Manager in the implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Processed the payroll using the Belina payroll package since 2011 and assisted in development and implementation of a performance management system
- Managed the industrial relations of the company and conducted training and development workshops
Education
BSc Honours Degree - Psychology
University of Zimbabwe
Diploma In Personnel Management -
Institute of People Management (IPMZ)
Certificate - Belina Payroll Systems
Belina Payroll Systems
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- Proficient in Communication
- Professional Discretion in Sensitive Issues
- Clear and Concise Report Writing, up to Board level
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Compensation and benefits
- Legal compliance
- Sound Decision-Making
- Employee morale management
- Excellent presentation skills
- HR leadership
- Staffing optimization
- Diversity and inclusion
- HR policies and procedures
- Microsoft office proficiency
Other Roles
Board of Directors – Human Resources, Tony Waite Organization (TWO)
Personal Information
- ID Number: 63 – 1285853 Z 24
- Passport Expiry Date: Yes
- Citizenship: Zimbabwean
- Date of Birth: 03/20/86
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: Clean Class 4
- Marital Status: Married
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Watching soccer and playing social soccer
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Padenga Holdings Limited
07.2022 - Current
Senior Human Resources Officer
Tiger Wheel & Tyre
08.2021 - 06.2022
Human Resources Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Legend Lounge (Private) Limited
05.2021 - 07.2021
Human Resources Manager
Bravo Group Manufacturing Private Limited
06.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Consultant
Distinctive Consulting Group
10.2017 - 05.2020
Human Resources Officer
Clyna Trading (Private) Limited
06.2016 - 09.2017
Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Assistant, Graduate Trainee
Sport and Recreation Commission
09.2008 - 05.2016
BSc Honours Degree - Psychology
University of Zimbabwe
Diploma In Personnel Management -
Institute of People Management (IPMZ)
Certificate - Belina Payroll Systems
Belina Payroll Systems
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